Public Policy, Law and Government

Navigate the complexities of today's ever-evolving societal and governmental landscape with clarity

Elevate your leadership in public policy, law and government.

Whether it’s mastering the intricacies of public policy formulation, understanding the nuances of legal frameworks, or enhancing governance and leadership competencies, our programmes are tailored to equip participants with the tools needed to drive meaningful change within the public sector and related domains.

Led by our esteemed faculty, renowned for their expertise and industry influence, our programmes offer a transformative learning experience. Through immersive learning experiences, interactive sessions, and case studies, participants gain practical skills, strategic acumen, and a deep understanding of the latest industry trends. By engaging with a diverse cohort of global professionals, participants also benefit from unique networking opportunities and gain perspectives that transcend borders.

Featured course

Climate Change: Economics and Governance

Explore the challenges, navigate the risks and unlock the opportunities that climate change represents for your organisation

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Course listing

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1 week, full-time

Cities: Governance, Planning and Design

Explore the challenges and the solutions that will drive socially, economically and environmentally sustainable cities in the future.

Next application deadline:26 May 2025

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1 week, full-time

Climate Change: Economics and Governance

Explore the challenges, navigate the risks and unlock the opportunities that climate change represents for your organisation

Next application deadline:26 May 2025

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1 week, full-time

Regulation

Explore the critical issues, challenges, strategies and techniques in regulation.

Next application deadline:19 May 2025

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1 week, full-time

Managing Inclusive Development in Emerging Societies

Explore the policy challenges and solutions facing developing countries aiming to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.

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6 weeks

Economic and Political Development in Developing Countries

Gain a multidisciplinary understanding of policy successes and challenges of developing countries, and learn to formulate solutions for sustainable growth.

Next application deadline:16 Sept 2025

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8 weeks

Public Policy Innovations

Explore public policy innovations and technology, and the strategies for transforming and addressing the challenges in policy making.

Next application deadline:30 Sept 2025

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10 weeks

Public Policy Analysis

Gain practical skills and analytical frameworks for analysing, evaluating, and communicating public policy.

Next application deadline:13 May 2025

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Faculty

David Stainforth

David Stainforth

Professorial Research Fellow

Declan Conway

Professor Declan Conway

Professorial Research Follow

Fran Tonkiss

Professor Fran Tonkiss

Head of Department

Jenny Pearce

Professor Jenny Pearce

Research Professor

Kath Scanlon

Kath Scanlon

Distinguished Policy Fellow

Luca Taschini

Luca Taschini

Associate Professorial Research Fellow

Philipp Rode

Dr Philipp Rode

Executive Director of LSE Cities

Richard Perkins

Dr Richard Perkins

Associate Professor of Environmental Geography

Ricky Burdett

Professor Ricky Burdett

Professor of Urban Studies, Director of LSE Cities and Urban Age

Robert Baldwin

Professor Robert Baldwin

Emeritus Professor of Law

Robert Falkner

Dr Robert Falkner

Associate Professor of International Relations

Savvas Verdis

Dr Savvas Verdis

Senior Research Fellow | Deputy Director, Executive Masters in Cities

Simon Dietz

Professor Simon Dietz

Professor of Environmental Policy

Swenja Surminski

Dr Swenja Surminski

Head of Adaptation Research

Tony Travers

Professor Tony Travers

Professor in Practice

Positive Regulation

Professor Robert Baldwin discusses his research into regulation and how moving to a more positive approach to regulation allows you target your regulatory strategies more precisely, which can allow regulatory outcomes to be met at lower costs.

André Luiz Zacarias Machado

"Networking is one of the most important keys to success in this field of regulation and attending the Regulation programme at LSE provided valuable networking opportunities."

André Luiz Zacarias Machado, Regulatory Affairs & Strategic Planning Manager, Brazil